Breakfast Club Cook

NPT Pass; Pontardawe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in local government is seeking a dedicated individual to manage the breakfast club at a primary school. This role involves overseeing food preparation, service, and staff organization while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The position offers generous holiday entitlement, a supportive work environment, and excellent development opportunities. Join a team committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people while making a positive impact in the community. If you are passionate about catering and education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service in a catering environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations related to food service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver free breakfast club services in primary schools.
• Order and prepare food, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Health and Safety Compliance

Supervision Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Food Safety Training

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job details

Job reference: REQ04054
Date posted: 11/04/2025
Application closing date: 30/05/2025
Location: Godre'R Graig Primary School
Salary: £12.84 to £13.68 per hour GR4 SCP 5 to SCP 9
Package: Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities
Contractual hours: 3.75
Basis: Term Time
Job category/type: Catering and Cleaning

Based at: Godre’rgraig Primary School, Pontardawe, SA8 4EG

You will be responsible for the delivery of the free breakfast club in primary schools as laid down by the guidelines of the Welsh Government.

Your responsibilities will include the ordering and preparation of food, service of breakfast, and the organization and supervision of staff.

You will work as part of the catering team within the school. You should be able to work in accordance with agreed schedules, comply with Food and Health and Safety Regulations, and work to a high standard. You will need to undertake any required training for the post.

Neath Port Talbot Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure (Child’s) from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are affected by the job losses at Tata Steel, we welcome your application. Please indicate on your application form if you are currently at risk of redundancy or have been made redundant.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jayne Dennis, Access Managed Services Catering Manager, on 01639 763506 or email [e-mail].